HOD 2024 – Community, Connections and Stories – The History on your Doorstep.
St Gilbert & St Hugh's Church Clough Rd, Gosberton Clough, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Receive a warm welcome at this charming little country church commissioned in 1903 and designed by the renown architect Sir Ninian Comper, his last work with William Bucknall. Within the church is Sir Comper's beautiful stained glass window, can you can spot his strawberry trademark? See the restored…
HOD 2024 – Quincey’s Pumping Station.
Quincey's Pumping Station Culvert Road, Thorpe Culvert, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Land drainage pumping station built in 1938 housing two Ruston 9XHRC Diesel engines driving Gwynnes pumps, each pump capable of moving 100 tons of water per minute. The station was restored and is maintained by volunteers initially under the guidance of the late Dennis Quincey, the drainage board…
HOD 2024 – Tattershall Castle; a site of wealthy connections.
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 During your visit, learn about the castle of Ralph Cromwell, 3rd Baron Cromwell, and Lord High Treasurer to Henry VI. Discover the secrets to this incredible castle and its stunning grounds. Tours will be available, alongside activities for kids and adults alike Booklet number: 58b Region: ELDC Address:…
HOD 2024 – An Aveland Odyssey – Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden.
Folkingham Market Place Market Place, Folkingham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An Aveland Odyssey – Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden. Events throughout the village (see i -iv) i- Folkingham St Andrews Church and Market Place – Hosting a range of displays of historical images and local stories, with static vintage exhibits. However watch out for our swing dancers who…
HOD 2024 – Women’s History Walk and Talk
Gainsborough Market Place Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join Dr Caroline Mogg for a walk around the historic heart of Gainsborough. Hear the hidden stories of women who ran businesses, shops in the town and on the River Trent during the mid to late 19th century. Booklet number: 76w - website only Region: WLDC Address: Gainsborough…
HOD 2024 – Architectural Heritage Walk of Barton Upon Humber.
The Beck The Beck, Beck Hill, Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 From The Parthenon to Priestgate – how ancient classical styles transformed Barton’s buildings’. Historian Keith Miller takes guided walks around Burgate, George Street and King Street. Discover the influence of ancient Greek and Roman architecture on the town’s historic buildings. Booklet number: 3u Region: NL Address: The walk starts…
HOD 2024 – Next Door Nature Drop-in Day at Far Ings National Nature Reserve
Far Ings National Nature Reserve - Education and Visitor Centre Far Ings Road, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A chance to chat to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust staff and pick up information about how you can help make networks of habitat for wildlife across Lincolnshire. Pop in any time between 11am and 3pm. Booklet number: 3p Region: NL Address: Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Far Ings Road, Barton…
HOD 2024 – 204 years of Grantham History: Grantham Freemason Hall
Grantham Masonic Centre 4 Chambers Street, Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Explore Grantham Freemasons’ Hall: a rare peek into 204 years of Grantham history and Masonic heritage. Visitors are invited to explore the rich history and architectural wonders of this storied building. The tour will include all the hidden corners, intricate details, and, of course, the grand and ornate…
HOD 2024 – Broadcast Engineering Museum.
Broadcast Engineering Museum 41 capper Avenue, Gainsborough, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Get hands-on experience at our developing Broadcast Engineering Museum. Admire a camera that televised the late Queen’s coronation. Present the weather on TV using the magic of our green screen. See our collection of working vintage outside broadcast trucks and come aboard some of them. Explore newly completed…
HOD 2024 – The Humber Hovercraft!
Our Big Picture 1 Bethlehem Street, Grimsby, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Step on-board The Humber Hovercraft! In this interactive event learn about the arts project exploring the forgotten 'lost link': a hovercraft that connected North East Lincolnshire with the city of Hull. Through talks, a 'zine and creative workshops, imagine a new, sustainable, connected future. Booklet number: 23d Region:…
HOD 2024 – Uncorking the Bottle (neck).
The Market House Market Street, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Before 1830, travel between Lincolnshire and Norfolk was hampered by the tidal wash between the counties. A bridge in 1830 and causeway in 1831, opened the bottleneck, shortened the road route by a day’s travel, and increased road traffic many fold. 30 years later the railway followed the…
HOD 2024 – Astonishing views – St Andrew’s Grade I listed Church.
St Andrews Church School Lane, Redbourne, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A superb opportunity to visit this important Grade 1 listed church, set between the Ermine Way and River Ancholme in the historic village of Redbourne, North Lincolnshire. View an astounding stained glass vision of the Revelation. Hear the evocative music within the church. See more through the local…